But he told Town Council to expect several new tenants soon: A new clothing retailer will replace the former Marquee Grill & Bar. Patrizio will move out and a family-friendly grill restaurant will replace it. And a gourmet grocer will move into a renovated space on Preston Road, he said.

Washburne said he can’t reveal business names until contracts are signed. He said Tom Thumb plans to close at the end of the year and Patrizio will move out in February.

Highland Park Village is privately owned, but town council votes on whether to allow parking changes, renovations, and even minor tweaks such as new signs.

Last year, the town of Highland Park and Highland Park Village owners hired consultants to draft development guidelines of setbacks, height restrictions and parking recommendations for the shopping center. They signed a contract and agreed to split the approximately $173,000 cost. Highland Park Village owners agreed to pay for a separate economic development study.

But with Village owners’ change of plans, most of it hasn’t happened. Highland Park Mayor Joel Williams said consultants have studied only traffic and parking. Washburne said Highland Park Village won’t move forward with the economic study.

Without development guidelines, Highland Park Village and the town will continue the same approval process. A shopping center manager will present each proposed change to council members and they’ll put it to a vote.

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